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What happens when cannabis becomes one of the loudest political and cultural topics in the country — all at once?That’s the focus of today’s episode of TDR Cannabis in Five, where host Shadd Dales breaks down how three and a half months of nonstop attention have pushed cannabis deeper into the mainstream than at any point in years.The moment that triggered it all came on August 11, when President Donald Trump was asked directly about cannabis rescheduling. His response — short but suggestive — signaled that rescheduling was on the table. That single comment opened the door to a level of engagement the industry hadn’t seen in a decade.From there, conservative media jumped in. Laura Ingraham questioned youth access and public health. Tucker Carlson, citing psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen, framed cannabis as harmful for young men. Whether viewers agreed or disagreed, millions were suddenly hearing about cannabis in prime-time.Meanwhile, Joe Rogan continued pushing cannabis as part of a cultural and economic shift, criticizing the hemp-THC ban and raising questions about Big Alcohol’s influence. Mike Tyson amplified his own experience with cannabis, connecting it to wellness, performance, and business. And in Washington, senators openly fought on the Senate floor over hemp-derived THC — a rare moment of real-time conflict over cannabis policy.The conversation has become louder, and that volume matters. The more national attention cannabis receives, the harder it becomes for policymakers to ignore.#CannabisNews #CannabisPolicy #Rescheduling #Trump2025 #JoeRogan #TuckerCarlson #MikeTyson #HempDebate #TDRCannabisInFive #CannabisReformWant to see last week's recap?   • Hemp Ban Blowback Hits Washington | TTB We...  Want to see more Cannabis Reform videos?   • High Tide Executive Warns the Canadian Can...     • Texas Moves Ahead Despite the Federal Ban ...     • Is Cory Booker Finally Ready for Real Cann...     • Joe Rogan Sparks National Debate on Hemp B...  Want to be updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto? Subscribe to our Daily Baked in Newsletter!https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us as well on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and on the Web:Facebook:   / thedalesreport  Twitter:

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